Rear gear cable snapped.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:53 pm

Andy J wrote:You need brake calipers with a 57mm drop, that will sort your problems

How much is that going to cost tho?

Andy J · Post by **Andy J** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:57 pm

Dont know about cost, but its the only way that you will sort the problem out, try Ribble as they seem to be abouts the cheapest for road bike components at the moment

dave c · Post by **dave c** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:01 pm

Just going to say the same Andy

dave c · Post by **dave c** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:07 pm

Will

When you used the old bike before you got the new one did you have different brakes or wheels because it must have worked?

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:11 pm

dave c wrote:Will

When you used the old bike before you got the new one did you have different brakes or wheels because it must have worked?

I had same breaks and wheels, just must have coped with the problem/ did not get bad untill brake pads worn down.

PhilBixby · Post by **PhilBixby** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:55 pm

I guess it could all work okay until the pads wear against the rim and the bit that "misses" the rim extends beyond and starts to contact the tyre. Yet another symptom of a really badly put together bike - Halfords should be ashamed, if that's how it's happened!

Dr Dave · Post by **Dr Dave** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:02 pm

Back to the cassette - mine last a lot longer than 3500 miles. Perhaps I just don't put out enough power to wear them but equally cleaning the chain and then replacing it when it's worn might have something to do with it....

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:34 pm

I saw Will's Halford's bike. The brakes were too short for the drop, and should never have been fitted. If it's that bike, I'm not surprised you've having problems.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:43 pm

Well the gears went on my main bike.

I'm still thinking about having a go taking the thing apart myself, my dad is so persistent in telling me I should be able to do it as there is a manual that shows you how to put it together.

Just I even called cycle heaven and they told me it would be too complicated?

Should I have a go at dismantelling it myself it it means saving 2 weeks if I manage to do it

See this is what I got from shops:

Edinburgh Cycle Coop: They would HAVE To send it to Madison, apparently shamino dont like them being opened up.

Harry Halls or w/e: Engineer could have a look (But I'm unsure about this place)

Cycle Heaven: Leave it with us for a couple of hours and we'll happily try and fix it.

Tullio · Post by **Tullio** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:29 am

Biggest problem with dismantling levers is often getting the springs back in again. They're easy enough to strip down but the springs tend to fly out (usually into a dark corner of the garage or into one of those boxes we all keep with lots of little bits in) and when you do find it again it's a pig to get back in.

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:52 am

Will - don't do it. Start small. You need to learn the basics before you start trying to dismantle levers.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:45 pm

Hmmm, it was only a though of desperation as I don't want to be in the situation of no cycling for 2 weeks, I cant afford brand new break I have to buy Christmas presents and cards now which sucks money and all I can afford for the old bike is some brake blocks.

willhub · Post by **willhub** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:06 pm

Guys I just had a brain wave, it seems so logical for the temporary period!!.

Because I can only use my old carrera for commuting (Needs new cassette and chain as its worn out after 3000 miles), and new brakes)

(Also think I solved the mystery of why my Cerrera had wrong size brakes, apparently the guy in Edinburgh coop used to be a manager in Halfords and he remembers that a batch of Cerrera bikes had the wrong size brakes fitted).

Anyway this is what I am thinking:

Take the gear changer off my Cerrera (old style tiagra one), and put this on my Genesis, then hey presto! working bike again!, then I'll take the broken shifter to edinburgh cycles and get it sent off for free via warranty (I can get it repaired/replaced for free under warranty as long as they receive proof of purchase from Cycle Heaven)

And for the mean time I'll use my Carrera in single speed (The commute is only 3 miles to college and back I would be fine with that as it is

So what do ya think guys? I think I can take the whole shifter/brake unit off the handle bars just means messing with the grip tape, but Edinburgh coop will do it for me but then it costs.
relatively flat.)

dave c · Post by **dave c** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:14 pm

Also think I solved the mystery of why my Cerrera had wrong size brakes, apparently the guy in Edinburgh coop used to be a manager in Halfords and he remembers that a batch of Cerrera bikes had the wrong size brakes fitted).

If that is the case then surely you can go back to Halfords and get them to fit some brake calipers that are fit for purpose.

PhilBixby · Post by **PhilBixby** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:53 pm

Are the levers on the Genesis compatible with the dérailleur on the Carrera? ie are they both Tiagra and both 8sp or 9sp or whatever?